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Hazard Markers Removed
Our hazard marker buoys were removed from the lake today and replaced with the winter markers. Just one casualty – we lost our H6 buoy! It appears the rope loop got caught between some sharp rocks and worn through from…
Read MoreHaliburton County Internet Broadband Study
CHA is urgently asking all members to read this message from the County of Haliburton and to take action that will help support improvement to our Internet connectivity services! Message from the County of Haliburton Over the past months, the…
Read MoreThe Natural Edge
Are you a landowner concerned about the state of your shoreline’s health? For a limited time, and thanks to partners at Watersheds Canada, The Land Between organization can offer free or reduced site visits and starter kits of native plants…
Read MoreSafe Boating Labour Day Weekend Update
Check out our Safe Boating Labour Day Weekend Update, which includes details on: The status of our speed signs posted at both ends of the first narrows A new Safe Boating Resources web page A reminder of why safe boating…
Read MoreBe Bear Wise
As the summer season in bear country continues, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry have been working hard to provide outreach, awareness and education to short-term and long-residents within our district, in regards to human-wildlife conflict prevention. The MNRF’s…
Read MoreHazard Buoys Deployed
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions we were able put all eight hazard buoys out on the lake earlier today – just one week later than our ideal schedule. Refer to our Hazard Marking web page for more details and…
Read MoreImportant Safe Boating Update
The BLA’s Safe Boating Committee has been busy since last year’s AGM when our Safe Boating Action Plan was approved. This Action Plan included the installation of eight hazard markers and two speed signs at the north & south ends…
Read MoreSheltering-in-Place at the Cottage?
Please read the following letters recently sent out to all Bob Lakers. These contain important information for those considering an early run to the cottage as part of their COVID-19 strategy: March 28 – containing several good cottage country COVID-19…
Read MoreNew Logo!
Welcome to our new logo!! A huge thanks to Gerald Flach who has contributed many hours of his graphic design skills to create a series of new BLA logo formats. Watch for additional versions in the future designed specifically for…
Read MoreSmart Ash?
What do you do with the ashes from your fireplace? Toss them in with your garbage or haul them out to that special place reserved at the dump? Or did you know that ashes are a completely natural material that…
Read MoreBLAst – November 2019
Check out our November 2019 BLAst newsletter! In this edition we wrap up the season with an update on the boat launch situation, as well as progress on both our Safe Boating and Lake Stewardship priorities.
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Fall Cleanup Pollute Our Lake!
The fall colours have been amazing this year – even better when you can enjoy them at the cottage! But as the leaves drop along with the temperature, many of us feel compelled to grab our rakes or leaf blowers…
Read MoreDrones at the Cottage? Know the Rules!
The topic and concern of drones came up during our 2019 AGM. Transport Canada released major updates to the drone safety and privacy regulations shortly after that. So what better time then to create a primer on what you should…
Read MoreBLAst – June 2019
Check out our June 2019 BLAst newsletter! In this edition we touch on the success of our AGM that took place on May 18, which included our Safe Boating Action Plan and an update to membership fees (see here for…
Read MoreSecond Boat Launch Delegation to Council
Members of the BLA Board presented a second delegation to Minden Hills Council on April 25, 2019 for the restoration of our public boat launch. You can read all the material behind our “Plan B” solution posted to our updated…
Read MoreBLA Dock Tags Are Here!
Introducing BLA Dock Tags. See what the buzz is all about and get yours now!! See here.
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